Oxtail Shepherd's Pie

8m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rub oxtails with rub.
  2. 2Smoke oxtails at 225 degrees for 4 hours, spritzing with 50/50 apple juice and Worcestershire every 30 minutes.
  3. 3Sauté chopped onions in avocado oil until translucent.
  4. 4Make a roux by adding butter and flour, then stir in tomato paste.
  5. 5Add red wine, smoked oxtails, and beef broth to the pot.
  6. 6Ensure braising liquid completely covers oxtails. Add more broth if needed.
  7. 7Add Worcestershire sauce, sriracha, peas, carrots, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  8. 8Simmer on low to medium heat for at least 4 hours, or until meat falls off the bone.
  9. 9Peel and chop potatoes into 1-inch pieces; boil until fork-tender.
  10. 10Mash potatoes with butter and milk until smooth.
  11. 11Shred oxtails and combine with braised peas and carrots.
  12. 12Layer shredded oxtails with mashed potatoes in a skillet.
  13. 13Top with parmesan cheese and bake in the smoker at 425 degrees for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
  14. 14Garnish with parsley.

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs oxtails
  • 3 oz rub
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 0.5 yellow onion
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 cup frozen mixed peas & carrots
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 4 potatoes
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 0.5 cup apple juice

Equipment

knifecutting boardgrillsmokerpotdutch ovenpotato masher or ricerkitchenaid mixercast iron skillet